Large number of COVID-19 infringements issued following car rally at Rochedale

Queensland police were left disappointed and frustrated after issuing 58 COVID-19 infringement notices at a large car rally in Rochedale last night (Saturday, April 5) with State Disaster Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski saying such blatant disregard puts all Queenslanders at risk. The $1,334 infringement notices for failing to comply with a COVID-19 direction issued […]

Men charged over breaches of the Biosecurity Act and CHO Direction, Palm Island

Palm Island police have arrested and charged five men with breaches of the Biosecurity Act (Cwlth) and Chief Health Officer (CHO) Queensland Direction. On March 26, a determination was made under the Biosecurity Act restricting non-essential travel to designated remote communities, which included the community of Palm Island. On March 29, the CHO issued a […]